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Masterclass 2
Understanding and Dealing with Trauma Coping Responses and Triggers
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Learning Outcomes
- Examine and comprehend how individuals respond to trauma, including emotional, cognitive, and behavioural reactions
- Develop an understanding of the nervous system and the Polyvagal Theory as it relates to trauma responses
- Develop an understanding of the relationship between trauma and memory, including the impact of trauma on recall and processing
- Develop knowledge of techniques to reframe trauma-related symptoms and triggers
- Acquire practical strategies and tools to minimise triggers and effectively manage trauma responses, both for oneself and clients
About the Masterclass Series on Trauma:
This series on trauma offers knowledge and strategies for effectively engaging with clients who have experienced complex trauma. Guided by the latest advancements in trauma theory, therapy, attachment, affective neuroscience, and interpersonal neurobiology, this series is designed to equip participants with essential principles to navigate the complexities of working with trauma.
Participants will develop knowledge of complex trauma, the neurobiology of trauma, as well as current trauma theories and models. They will also gain insights into the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral impacts of trauma, enabling them to identify signs of trauma in clients. The series covers vital information about the three-phase trauma treatment model and the role of therapists in trauma treatment.
This series aims to provide learners with practical insights and effective strategies that can be readily incorporated into their therapeutic practice, enhancing their ability to comprehend, engage with, and address trauma while utilising safety and stabilisation skills.
Details & Fees
DATE
Fri, 24 Nov 2023
TIME
9.30am – 5.30pm
(with one-hour lunch, and 2 breaks in between)
VENUE
The School of Positive Psychology
61 Stamford Road #01-09 Stamford Court, 178892
FEES
$734.40 w/gst per masterclass
Discount*:Â
- 15% for TSPP alumni and students
- 15% group discount (of 3 pax and above)
- 20% for a package of all 4 masterclasses
* Only one type of discount shall applyÂ
Lunch and tea breaks will be included.
Course Delivery
- Experiential workshop
- Demonstrations and role-play
- Real-case scenarios and reflective practice
Notes:
- Limited class size for optimal learning experience, registration will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
- Priorities will be given to mental health care professionals or practitioners-in-practice.Â
About the Trainer
Dr Alla Demutska
Clinical Director, Counselling and Psychotherapy
The School of Positive Psychology
Dr. Alla Demutska has been working with a wide range of psychological problems in both private and public settings in Australia and Singapore since 2008. She has experience working with various evidence-based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), trauma-focused, and mindfulness-based therapies.
Dr. Demutska has a strong interest in both attachment-related and single-event trauma. She facilitated multiple inpatient and outpatient groups. She developed and was the lead facilitator of a 10-week Schema Therapy Program as well as facilitated Trauma program at the Melbourne Clinic, Australia. She co-facilitated inpatient (The Victoria Clinic, Melbourne) and outpatient (Schema Therapy Institute, Melbourne) schema therapy groups for complex trauma. She has experience teaching and supervising students in Singapore and Australia at Master’s and Doctoral level in Clinical Psychology programmes. Â
Her passion in connecting people to themselves, their values and their communities is reflected in her practice as a clinical psychologist as well as retreats she masterfully designs and facilitates in places like Thailand and Bali, bringing principles of mindfulness, compassion, and knowledge of trauma modalities together.
Dr. Demutska is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS) and is endorsed for the practice of clinical psychology by the Psychology Board of Australia. She is also a Board Approved (Australia) Clinical Supervisor.
FAQs
Who are these workshops suitable for?Â
Practising psychotherapists and counsellors or practitioners-in-training.Â
I am not a practitioner or practitioner-in-training but am interested in the topics, can I still sign up?Â
Yes, the knowledge gained is still useful to support your everyday wellbeing, though you may not be able to use the skills learned to support others as a professional.Â
Do I have to sign up for all four sessions?Â
No, it is not necessary to sign up for all four sessions though it is highly recommended to enhance your learning, especially if you are a practitioner.Â
Disclaimer:
Materials that are included in these workshops may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized scope of expertise of your practice area. As a trained professional / practitioner, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice to ascertain if it is beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession’s standards. Some of the topics being taught would require supervision and/or mentorship and are not included in this series.
Other Masterclasses in the Series
To find out more about the Masterclass, please email us at hello@positivepsych.edu.sg.
